Hmm, do you sense a little change on the horizon??? I am so glad you went back out after you found out daughter was not at home ... and had a good evening. That is what has been the hardest for me to learn. I always do have a great time when I go out with a girlfriend or my daughter, so I need to continue doing that as do all of us.
Isn't it funny, you'd think we have gotten to a point where we really are not expecting any longer; yet, something always happens to make you raise your eyebrows and say: "Really? Really?" Yep, when you think you've seen it all, something else will happen.
I think we are all going to be hard as brick when this is done. Kind of scary, actually. I just hope I don't turn into a cynical bit$$ when this is finally over.